The Myeloma Survival Guide  (English, Paperback, Tamkin James)

The Definitive Manual for Living with Myeloma A diagnosis with myeloma may leave you with more questions than answers. What is the disease, how can I fight it, what do all of these medical terms mean? The Myeloma Survival Guide is your companion for making sense of the difficult questions and dealing with every aspect of a myeloma diagnosis, from creating your wellness team to choosing treatment options and navigating financial issues. There is hope for life beyond myeloma, and you are not alone. Jim Tamkin, MD., who lived with myeloma for 11 years, and Dave Visel will: Explain everything you need to know about treatments, drugs, and side effects Help you use insurance and other benefits to your advantage Give caregivers the tools they need to be supportive Provide encouragement to get through the difficult days With The Myeloma Survival Guide, you'll become an informed myeloma patient and have all of the information you need to help you live a longer, better life.